CVE-2017-18864: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 05 2020(Updated: )
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by a buffer overflow by an unauthenticated attacker. This affects R6400 before 1.0.1.24, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.32, R6700 before 1.0.1.22, R6900 before 1.0.1.22, R7000 before 1.0.9.4, R7000P before 1.0.0.56, R6900P before 1.0.0.56, R7100LG before 1.0.0.32, R7300 before 1.0.0.54, R7900 before 1.0.1.18, R8300 before 1.0.2.104, and R8500 before 1.0.2.104.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear R6400 Firmware | <1.0.1.24 | |
| NETGEAR R6400 | ||
| Netgear R6400 Firmware | <1.0.2.32 | |
| NETGEAR R6400 | =v2 | |
| Netgear R6700 Firmware | <1.0.1.22 | |
| NETGEAR R6700 | ||
| Netgear R6900 Firmware | <1.0.1.22 | |
| Netgear R6900 | ||
| Netgear R6900p Firmware | <1.0.0.56 | |
| Netgear R6900P | ||
| Netgear R7000 Firmware | <1.0.9.4 | |
| NETGEAR R7000 | ||
| Netgear R7000p Firmware | <1.0.0.56 | |
| Netgear R7000P | ||
| Netgear R7100lg Firmware | <1.0.0.32 | |
| Netgear R7100LG | ||
| Netgear R7300 Firmware | <1.0.0.54 | |
| Netgear R7300 | ||
| Netgear R7900 Firmware | <1.0.1.18 | |
| Netgear R7900 | ||
| Netgear R8300 Firmware | <1.0.2.104 | |
| NETGEAR R8300 | ||
| Netgear R8500 Firmware | <1.0.2.104 | |
| NETGEAR R8500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18864?
CVE-2017-18864 is a vulnerability that affects certain NETGEAR devices, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to perform a buffer overflow attack.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18864?
CVE-2017-18864 affects the following NETGEAR devices: R6400 before 1.0.1.24, R6400v2 before 1.0.2.32, R6700 before 1.0.1.22, R6900 before 1.0.1.22, R7000 before 1.0.9.4, R7000P before 1.0.0.56, R6900P before 1.0.0.56, R7100LG before 1.0.0.32, and R7300 before 1.0.0.54.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18864?
CVE-2017-18864 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2017-18864?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18864 by performing a buffer overflow attack.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18864?
To fix CVE-2017-18864, update your NETGEAR device firmware to the latest version available from the NETGEAR support website.
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